Senior Embedded AI Platform Architect & Tech Lead

Global Connect Technologies

Peoria (IL)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Global Connect Technologies in Peoria, IL, seeks a Senior Embedded Systems Architect to lead the end-to-end architecture for an embedded AI platform across compute, display, audio, networking, machine interfaces, and cloud connectivity.

You will provide technical leadership throughout the software development lifecycle, translate business requirements into scalable architectures, and drive safety, cybersecurity, and reliability considerations for connected products.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in embedded software development, software architecture, or technical leadership.
Strong expertise in Embedded Linux system architecture and application development.
Excellent programming experience in C/C++ and Python.
Experience designing and developing embedded or edge computing platforms.
Strong understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and system integration.
Experience with embedded communication protocols such as CAN, J1939, CDL, or similar industrial communication standards.
Experience integrating hardware components including compute modules, displays, audio devices, sensors, and peripheral interfaces.
Hands-on experience with OTA updates, diagnostics, telemetry, logging, and connected device management.
Experience designing systems with functional safety, cybersecurity, reliability, and compliance considerations.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Proven ability to lead technical teams and mentor engineers.

Responsibilities

Define, design, and maintain the end-to-end architecture for an embedded AI platform, including compute, display, audio, networking, machine interfaces, and cloud connectivity.
Provide technical leadership throughout the software development lifecycle, including architecture, design reviews, implementation, integration, testing, optimization, and production release.
Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable software architectures.
Lead architecture discussions and establish technical standards, design guidelines, and development best practices.
Design embedded Linux-based software solutions with a focus on performance, reliability, maintainability, and scalability.
Ensure compliance with safety, cybersecurity, and system reliability requirements for connected embedded products.
Lead integration of AI assistant capabilities, voice interaction, diagnostics, OTA updates, telemetry, logging, and machine communication.
Define APIs, interface specifications, architecture diagrams, and technical documentation.
Collaborate with software, hardware, HMI, cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and validation teams to deliver complete system solutions.
Drive technical risk assessment, issue resolution, root cause analysis, and performance optimization.
Mentor software engineers and provide technical guidance across cross-functional engineering teams.
Support supplier collaboration, technology evaluations, and architecture reviews.